Varela, who plays for Penarol, has confirmed he is heading to Manchester for a medical, after the clubs agreed a deal worth up to €2.8 million.

"I will have a medical on Friday and on Saturday I join the Uruguay Under-20 national team,” he told Futbol a lo Penarol on Thursday. "I will have to learn English. Rodolfo Catino [Penarol's club treasurer] taught me something. The structure is impressive."

Catino, also speaking to Futbol a lo Penarol, added: "The deal has been agreed. We now have to discuss some points. There won't be any percentage regarding any future transfer.

"The deal can be as much as €2.8 million. Guille will adapt quickly to Manchester."